by breathestrong | Oct 17, 2025 | BreatheStrong+, Uncategorized
Mobility and Stretching for Chest Wall Tightness by By Jhoanna Rae Marquez, PT, DAc, INHC Living with cystic fibrosis can cause a chest tightness that isn’t just uncomfortable, it can make airway clearance less effective. The constant cycle of coughing and...
by breathestrong | Oct 8, 2025 | BreatheStrong+
Pumpkin Spiced Latte Print this recipe Recipe from Stacey Fogarty-Brown MA, RD, CSP INGREDIENTS 1 cup whole-fat milk 2–3 Tbsp pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) 1 Tbsp sugar or maple syrup (adjust to taste) ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice (or ¼ tsp cinnamon, ⅛ tsp...
by breathestrong | Oct 3, 2025 | BreatheStrong+
Apple Varieties and Uses Darlene Frausto, RD, discusses her favorite 7 varieties and the best usage for each one (baking, snacking, cooking, etc.) Don’t let her choices limit you! Perhaps host an apple tasting party with your family to see which varieties they...
by breathestrong | Sep 29, 2025 | BreatheStrong+
Apple Nachos Print this recipe A high-calorie, nutrient-dense snack for kids (and adults) with CF! INGREDIENTS 5 apples – Gala, Honeycrisp, or Fuji recommended (fiber helps with digestion and steady blood sugar) 3–4 Tbsp peanut butter, almond butter, or nut butter of...
by breathestrong | Sep 23, 2025 | BreatheStrong+
Seed Oils and Cystic Fibrosis Myths vs. Facts by Kay Vavrina, RD, LD, CACFD Seed oils (like soybean, sunflower, safflower, and canola oils) have gotten a lot of attention in the media lately. Some influencers say they’re “toxic” or “unnatural,” but for people with...
